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Johnson focused on 'lethal' US momentum for Sunday

United States captain Zach Johnson insists the only lethal thing in this Ryder Cup is the momentum his side has generated after playing down the simmering row between Patrick Cantlay's caddie Joe LaCava and Rory McIlroy.

Golf • 01 Oct 23

Brooks Koepka shakes hands with Jon Rahm following their fourball match on Friday

'Act like a child' – Koepka takes aim at Rahm

Brooks Koepka accused Jon Rahm of acting like a child after the Spaniard's stunning afternoon performance at the Ryder Cup in Rome on Friday.

Golf • 29 Sep 23

Jim Furyk will again link up with the USA team

Furyk named as third USA vice captain for Ryder Cup

United States Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson has named Jim Furyk as one of his vice-captains for this year's event in Rome.

Golf • 08 May 23

Finau and Pendrith share lead at Rocket Mortgage

Coming off a win Sunday at the 3M Open, Tony Finau stayed in stellar form and shot an 8-under-par 64 to tie Canada's Taylor Pendrith for the first-round lead at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit.

Golf • 29 Jul 22

Zach Johnson is not looking towards the LIV series

Zach Johnson not considering LIV for Ryder Cup picks

When it comes time for captain Zach Johnson to round out the United States Ryder Cup roster in 2023, the LIV Golf Series is unlikely to receive consideration.

Golf • 30 Jun 22

Zach Johnson will take charge of the American team at the Italian event in 2023

Updated Zach Johnson named US Ryder Cup captain

Two-time major winner Zach Johnson has been appointed captain of the United States Ryder Cup team for next year's contest in Italy.

Golf • 28 Feb 22

Two-time major champion is reported to be the next US Ryder Cup captain

Zach Johnson tipped to succeed Stricker as US captain

The United States will name their 2023 Ryder Cup captain next week, with Zach Johnson tipped to succeed Steve Stricker in the role.

Golf • 23 Feb 22

USA name Davis Love III and Zach Johnson vice-captains

Davis Love III and Zach Johnson have been named as vice-captains for the 2020 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.

Golf • 11 May 20

Andrew Landry holds a share of the lead in Texas

Johnson and Landry lead at the Texas Open

Zach Johnson joined fellow American Andrew Landry to tie for the lead ahead of the final day of the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio.

Golf • 22 Apr 18

Zach Johnson hit a 65 to lead at the Texas Open

Zach Johnson to the fore at the Texas Open

Zach Johnson shot a brilliant second-round 65 to share the lead at the Valero Texas Open, while Graeme McDowell is well poised to make a weekend push.

Golf • 21 Apr 18

Murray to the fore at Valero Texas Open

Grayson Murray took the early lead with a round of 67 in the first round of the Valero Texas Open, but it was a tough day for Ireland's Seamus Power, who was well off the pace with a round of 76.

Golf • 20 Apr 18

Zach Johnson showed Rory McIlroy how to get it done on the greens in Akron

Zach Johnson shows Rory McIlroy the way at Akron

Two-time major winner Zach Johnson gave playing partner Rory McIlroy a lesson in scoring to claim a share of the lead heading into the final round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron.

Golf • 05 Aug 17

Dustin Johnson (L) shakes hands with Zach Johnson after his victory

Dustin Johnson marches into Match Play last eight

World number one Dustin Johnson beat Zach Johnson and Phil Mickelson continued his strong form to reach the WGC-Dell Match Play quarter-finals in Texas on Saturday.

Golf • 25 Mar 17

Zach Johnson with the Claret Jug after his Open triumph in July

R&A release qualifying schedule for British Open

The R&A has announced the events which will make up qualifying for next year's British Open at Royal Troon in Scotland.

Golf • 12 Nov 15

Johnson beat 2010 champion Louis Oosthuizen and Australia's Marc Leishman in the four-hole aggregate play-off

Open champion Johnson full of praise for Spieth

Open champion Zach Johnson paid tribute to Jordan Spieth after the Masters and US Open winner came agonisingly close to keeping his grand slam dream alive.

Golf • 21 Jul 15

Johnson, the 2007 Masters champion, birdied eight of his first 11 holes

Three-way tie for lead at John Deere Classic

Zach Johnson, Rory Sabbatini and Brian Harman were in a three-way tie for the lead in the first round of the John Deere Classic in Illinois.

Golf • 11 Jul 14

Johnson takes title with late charge

Zach Johnson saw off Tiger Woods in a play-off to complete a remarkable comeback and claim the Northwestern Mutual World Challenge title from under the nose of its host.

Golf • 09 Dec 13

Zach Johnson hit five birdies in seven holes

Johnson hits purple patch to lead in California

Zach Johnson finished day one of the Northwestern Mutual World Challenge five-under-par to lead by one shot in California.

Golf • 06 Dec 13

Dustin Johnson will sidestep the Ballantine's Championship

Johnson duo withdraw from Ballantine's event

American Ryder Cup players Dustin Johnson and Zach Johnson have pulled out of this week's Ballantine's Championship in South Korea.

Golf • 24 Apr 13

Johnson seals John Deere triumph

Local favourite Zach Johnson beat Troy Matteson in a play-off to win the John Deere Classic in Illinois.

Golf • 16 Jul 12

Johnson was more than pleased with his first round effort

Johnson is clear at the Colonial

A round of six under par 64 gave Zach Johnson a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Colonial in Texas.

Golf • 25 May 12

Zach Johnson found sand at the sixth hole

Johnson goes top as Irish head home

American Zach Johnson knows all about conquering the most challenging courses after winning the Masters in 2007 and he says there is a similar process in tackling this week's venue, the TPC Sawgrass.

Golf • 12 May 12

Zach Johnson